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For several hundreds of years the decorative long chain has been an invaluable foundation piece in many a woman’s jewelry box. Whether draped across the bodice or flung over the shoulder, the guard chain is a sensual form of self-adornment. This Art Nouveau silver chain has been influenced by the late 16th through the 18th century styles of Baroque and Rococo. Ornate, playful and florid design elements of the silver links, darkened with the patina of years of caresses create a long guard chain with no clasp – going on forever with no beginning and no end.

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Measurements: Chain is 59 inches (148 cm) in length. Width of links are 1/4 of an inch (0.7 cm) at the widest. Weight of 53.2 grams (34.1 dwt).

Condition: Excellent.

Date: Circa 1900.

Story

For several hundreds of years the decorative long chain has been an invaluable foundation piece in many a woman’s jewelry box. Whether draped across the bodice or flung over the shoulder, the guard chain is a sensual form of self-adornment. This Art Nouveau silver chain has been influenced by the late 16th through the 18th century styles of Baroque and Rococo. Ornate, playful and florid design elements of the silver links, darkened with the patina of years of caresses create a long guard chain with no clasp – going on forever with no beginning and no end.